Art Alive

In our annual Art Alive contest, participants create living representations of famous works of art for more than $1,000 in cash prizes. Participants build their stunning replicas, or tableaux, using people, props, music, and more.

Art Alive 2023

Saturday, October 28, 2023 ● noon–2 pm

Art Alive 2019

Sat, June 1, 2019 ● noon–2 pm

Art Alive 2018

Sat, June 2, 2018 ● noon–2 pm

Art Alive 2017

Sat, June 3, 2017 ● noon–2 pm

  • Students from Nichols School Free Draw Club re-create George Tooker’s The Subway, 1950 (Collection Whitney Museum of American Art)

    Art Alive 2016

    Saturday, June 4, 2016 ● 12 pm–2 pm

  • Students from West Valley Central School re-create Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party, 1880–81

    Art Alive 2015

    Saturday, June 6, 2015 ● 12 pm–2 pm

  • Students from Sacred Heart Academy re-create Jason Middlebrook’s Underlife, 2012–13

    Art Alive 2014

    Saturday, June 7, 2014 ● 12 pm–2 pm

  • Students from Stanley G. Falk School re-create Hans Namuth’s Jackson Pollock painting One and Lee Krasner, 1950

    Art Alive 2013

    Saturday, June 1, 2013 ● 12 pm–2 pm